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Reassessment 2.0: New Tax Notice Playbook Every Tax Professional Must Decode

Income Tax : The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces old reassessment provisions with Sections 279 to 286 and increases reopening timelines in certai...

May 15, 2026 7155 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Enactment Highlights: What Has Changed?

Finance : The amended Finance Bill 2026 abolishes the Tax Recovery Officer’s power to arrest and detain taxpayers for recovery of dues. Th...

May 15, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

Enduring Benefit or Recurring Necessity: Tax Treatment of Advertisement Expenditure

Income Tax : The article explains why advertisement expenses for brand building remain deductible under Section 37. Courts have consistently ru...

May 14, 2026 1146 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding Section 115BAE: Are Co-operative Societies Next Manufacturing Hubs?

Income Tax : The article explains how Section 115BAE offers newly established co-operative societies a concessional 15% tax rate for manufactur...

May 14, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Segregation & Aggregation of Income Under Income Tax Acts 1961 & 2025

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces old Sections 68 to 69D with a simplified sequential structure under Sections 102 to 106. The cha...

May 12, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print


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Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9459 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 8301 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Raid Details Cannot Be Shared Due to Legal Confidentiality

Income Tax : The government informed Parliament that taxpayer-specific details of income tax searches cannot be disclosed due to confidentialit...

March 18, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 1983 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 4992 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Upholds Section 153A Jurisdiction as Search Warrant Mentioned “& Ors.” in Group Search

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that the assessee was covered under the search proceedings even though its name did not specifically appear in the...

May 22, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Only Solar Days Count for Determining PE Under India-Saudi Arabia DTAA: ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : Bangalore ITAT ruled that only solar days and not cumulative man-days should be considered while determining the existence of a Pe...

May 22, 2026 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Income From AOP Held Non-Taxable in Member’s Hands as It Was Share of Profit: SC

Income Tax : SC examined nature of amounts received from an AOP and upheld findings that receipts constituted profit share rather than revenue ...

May 22, 2026 330 Views 1 comment Print

Concessional 22% Corporate Tax Rate Cannot Be Denied for Procedural Lapse: Rajasthan HC

Income Tax : The Rajasthan High Court held that the benefit of Section 115BAA could not be denied when Form 10-IC was filed within the period p...

May 22, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Quashed as It Was Based on Unverified PDF Complaint Found on Third Party’s Mobile Phone: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The Court held that the petitioner had no connection with the entities or individuals from whose devices the disputed material was...

May 22, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 15, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 2289 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-U form Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT introduced Form ITR-U to allow taxpayers to update previously filed returns. The amendment promotes voluntary compliance ...

March 30, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies ITR-V Form for AY 2026–27

Income Tax : The CBDT has substituted the ITR-V form to strengthen verification of electronically filed returns. The amendment enhances accurac...

March 30, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print


Income Tax Form 73: Statement of Income Distributed by Securitisation Trust to Investors (Section 221)

March 25, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned failure to furnish Form 73 within the prescribed timeline. It was held that timely issuance is mandatory for compliance and accurate investor reporting.

Income Tax Form 72: Statement of Income Paid or Credited by Securitisation Trust (Section 221)

March 25, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Form 72 mandates reporting of income distributed by securitisation trusts to investors. It ensures compliance with pass-through taxation under Section 221.

Income Tax Form 71: Accountant Verification for Exempt Income of Specified Fund

March 25, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

Explains the mandatory filing of Form 71 for specified funds to claim exemption or concessional tax rates. Highlights audit certification, due dates, and compliance conditions.

Income Tax Form 70: Annual Statement for Offshore Banking Unit Investment Division Income

March 25, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute revolved around exemption claims without submitting Form 70. It was held that the form ensures proper disclosure and verification. The decision reinforces mandatory compliance for tax relief.

Income Tax Form 69: Statement of Income of Specified Fund – Section 210(2)

March 25, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The FAQs clarify that filing Form 69 within the due date is a mandatory condition to claim concessional taxation under Section 210(2). Failure to file or incorrect submission can lead to denial of tax benefits. The key takeaway is strict compliance is essential for eligibility.

Income Tax Form No. 68: Statement of Exempt Income under Schedule VI [Sl. Nos. 1–4]

March 25, 2026 564 Views 0 comment Print

Form 68 is required for claiming exemption on income of specified funds under the new tax law. Filing within due date is mandatory to avail exemption benefits.

Income Tax Form 67: AMT Computation Report under Income Tax Act, 2025

March 25, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned whether uncertified or missing Form 67 could validate AMT claims. It was held that CA certification and filing are essential conditions. The ruling highlights the importance of authenticated reporting.

Income Tax Form 66: Book Profit Computation Report – Section 206(1)

March 25, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Explains mandatory filing of Form 66 for companies liable to MAT and the requirement of CA certification. Highlights consequences of non-filing and defective returns.

Income Tax Form 65: Option for Taxation of Patent Royalty Income

March 25, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

The guidance clarifies that concessional tax is available only with a mandatory lock-in period. Taxpayers must comply with strict conditions to retain benefits.

Income Tax Form 61: Authorisation for Deduction on Payments to Notified Jurisdictional Financial Institutions

March 25, 2026 507 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute involved deduction claims without proper authorization. The ruling confirmed that Form 61 is essential for validating such claims. Taxpayers must adhere to filing timelines.

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